10/29/2021 - 1:01am

Lord of the Rings is better than Dune Tolkien understood the corrupting effect of power

Peter Franklin

17.03

How the Irish became white There is more than some truth to the country's folklore

Razib Khan

25.12

Tolkien’s guide to contemporary politics The stars of the EU flag represent the coming together of nations — but one can't help but notice the shape that they form.

Peter Franklin

21.10

Harry Potter and the importance of soft power Storytelling has been central to national identity since the tales of King Arthur, but Rowling has arguably put more cash into the British treasury than anyone in history

Ed West